All articles tagged: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus (G40.909)

Anorexia nervosa could be caused by lack of a specific brain chemical, reports a research team that has developed a possible cure for the eating disorder.Mouse studies have revealed that a deficit in acetylcholine, a neurotra

For patients with hypertension, angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) are associated with a reduced incidence of epilepsy compared with other antihypertensive medications, according to a study published online June 17 in JAMA Neurology.Xuerong Wen, Ph.D., from the University of Rhode Island in Kingston, and colleagues conducted a retrosp

Cedars-Sinai researchers identified neurons in the brain responsible for coordinating focus and short-term memory, crucial for tasks like recalling a phone number. These neurons, influenced by brain waves, aid in retaining information in working memory. The study, published in Nature, sheds light on brain processes crucial for understanding and treating conditions like Alzheimer's disease and ADHD

In a study published in Neurology, researchers found that epilepsy patients benefited from observing seizure activity on video, leading to improved self-management strategies. The study highlights the importance of patient involvement in their own care and underscores the potential of technology in enhancing epilepsy management.

Gabapentinoid use is associated with an increased risk for severe exacerbation among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a study published online Jan. 16 in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Alvi A. Rahman, from McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, and colleagues examined whether gabapentin

Video recordings implicate convulsive events in sudden unexplained death in toddlers, according to a study published online Jan. 4 in Neurology.Laura Gould, from the NYU Grossman School of Medicine in New York City, and colleagues examined potential mechanisms of death by assessing videos of sudden death in toddlers. Seven consecutively

Exposure to air pollution is associated with having multimorbid, multiorgan conditions, according to a study published online Dec. 2 in Frontiers in Public Health.Amy Ronaldson, Ph.D., from King’s College London, and colleagues examined associations between long-term air pollution exposure and multimorbidity status, severity, and pat

For veterans with traumatic brain injury (TBI), deployment history has a significant differential impact on epilepsy predictors, according to a study published online Nov. 29 in Neurology.Amy K. Henion, M.P.H., from the VA Salt Lake City Health Care System in Utah, and colleagues examined the associations of all TBI exposures and epil

For patients with epilepsy, yoga therapy plus psychoeducation can reduce felt stigma, according to a study published online Nov. 8 in Neurology.Kirandeep Kaur, Ph.D., from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi, and colleagues conducted a randomized controlled trial to examine whether yoga and psychoeducation are effe